TREE WORKER

Company:  TransForce
Location: Quantico
Closing Date: 02/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
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Summary
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
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Overview

  • Accepting applications
  • Open & closing dates
10/24/2024 to 11/07/2024
  • Salary
$28.10 - $32.75 per hour
  • Pay scale & grade
WG 7
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
  • Quantico, VA 1 vacancy
  • Remote job
No
  • Telework eligible
No
  • Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
  • Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
  • Appointment type
Permanent
  • Work schedule
Full-time
  • Service
Competitive
  • Promotion potential
7
  • Job family (Series)
  • 5042 Tree Trimming And Removing
  • Supervisory status
No
  • Security clearance
Not Required
  • Drug test
No
  • Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
  • Trust determination process
  • Suitability/Fitness
  • Financial disclosure
No
  • Bargaining unit status
Yes
  • Announcement number
DE-12579303-25-LKB
  • Control number
815731700
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This job is open to
  • The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
All US citizens.
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Duties
  • You will prune or cut down diseased, dead, fallen or damaged trees, often when they have fallen or are about to fall on power lines, buildings or roads.
  • You will conduct tree surveys. Prune trees and shrubs to obtain proper balance between roots and top growth and to modify or retain natural form.
  • You will care for a variety of trees and shrubs. You will recognize and treat plant diseases and apply fertilizers.
  • You will work from dump truck, ladders and as necessary, climb into tree, uses ropes, knots, rigging, and hitches; operates equipment such as chain saws, motorized winches, block and tackle, and shredder-grinder machines.
  • You will operate various grounds maintenance equipment such as tractor with towed mowers to cut grass, stump grinder, tree spade, and dump trucks up to 5 tons.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Emergency overtime may be required.
  • Must be able to safely and properly wear all personal protective equipment including respiratory protection respirator required of the trade/shop.
  • A pre-employment physical is required.
  • Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - with air brakes within six months of employment date.
  • Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid government driver's license. Training for the government driver's license will be provided by the government.
  • The position is mission essential.
Qualifications
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: the ability to do the work of the position without normal supervision performing common tasks including: perform tree maintenance, to include but is not limited to; climbing, pruning, removing and generally caring for Marine Corps Base Quantico's large population of trees.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at:
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Several vacancies may be filled.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.
If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.
  • Benefits
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